for any sort of procedure both inpatient or outpatient an informed consent process is absolutely vital and necessary prior to the procedure, outlining the sorts of risks and complications the patient is taking prior to agreeing to go with the procedure despite knowing the risks.
i won't act like i know anything about being a professional sports team doctor but i have to believe that same sort of process occurred prior to injecting taylor's ribs in an attempt to relieve his pain and allow him to play.